The educator believes they established respectful relationships with children, parents, and staff during an apple project. One parent shared they learned there is a star shape inside apples from the educator's documentation. The educator guided learning through emergent curriculum and Reggio Emilia principles, setting up the classroom as a third teacher using multiple materials and ways of learning. Children became more aware of their environment and world from the project, which the educator believes helps develop respectful global citizens aware of their surroundings.